Wormy

usgb/ˈwɜːrmi/
adjective

Full of worms or holes like worm made.

The apple is very wormy, it is not good to eat.
Visual representation of "wormy" - Full of worms or holes like worm made

Often appears as...

  • wormy apple
  • wormy wood
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Visual Imagery

Use 'wormy' to evoke a strong visual picture of something being eaten or damaged by worms.

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That old bookshelf looks so wormy, I bet it's been in the basement for decades.
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Negative Connotation

'Wormy' suggests poor conditions or quality, often provoking disgust or aversion.

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I wouldn't sit on that wormy couch; it looks like it's about to fall apart.
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Literal Use

'Wormy' can be used literally, to describe something that actually contains worms.

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You can tell this corn is really wormy just by looking at the holes in the husks.
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